CHAPTER 9: Voice Leading in Four Voices [AP HOME]

Conventions of 18th-century, common practice four-voice chorale writing: Standard and alternate voice-leading for root position, first-inversion, and second-inversion chords. Unstylistic departures from standard practice that never occur and that occasionally occur. Typical voice range for soprano, alto, tenor, and bass.


Chapter 9 Pack (student).pdf

Quick Review: Common Doubling and Voice Leading When Part-Writing Triads in Root Position, 1st Inversion, and 2nd Inversion


Video Explanation of 18th Century Part Writing Rules (Bill Carmody, YouTube)
Great Review of Conventional Part-Writing Practices (Georgetown Univ.)

Chap 9 part write activity.pdf - Short phrase, provide explanations for part-writing procedures used.

Chapter 9 Part-Writing (2 short phrases) - Print and complete w/pencil (OR, if instructor requests, copy to your Noteflight account and complete)

Harmonize a Folk Song - Create a chord harmonization for the folk carol, "Christ Child Lullaby." Feel free to explore harmonies of interest to you (pop song chords, modal harmonizations, non-Baroque chord progressions, etc.). Make a copy of the song, LINKED HERE, and add your own chord symbols above the staff. Send your final harmonization to drscottwatson@gmail.com AND turn in a hard copy.